System and method for testing foam-water fire fighting and fire suppression systems
US7513315B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Apr 7, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 29, 2026 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA62C5/02
- WIPO fieldEnvironmental technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A test system for proportioning fire fighting and fire suppression systems is provided. This test system includes a foam-water proportioning system and at least one test apparatus connectable to or incorporated into the foam-water sprinkler system. In an exemplary embodiment, the foam-water proportioning system further includes: (i) at least one proportioning valve; (ii) at least one source of water; and (iii) at least one source of foam concentrate. The test apparatus further includes: (i) a means for bypassing the at least one source of foam concentrate; (ii) a first flow meter; and (iii) an optional second flow meter.
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